Energy-Focused Air Quality and Health Effects Research

The NYSERDA Program Opportunity Notice (PON 6220) seeks research proposals to advance the scientific foundation for energy‑related air‑quality and health‑effects studies. Funding of $4 million is available across three research categories: pollutant trend and source‑apportionment analyses; post‑combustion methane source characterization for emissions inventories; and methane emissions characterization at landfills. Projects may be funded up to $500,000 each, with a required 25 % cost‑share (cash or in‑kind). Awards are expected to be a 1‑ to 3‑year fixed‑price or cost‑plus research agreement, with mandatory quarterly progress reports, annual metrics reporting, and a final technical report. The solicitation emphasizes data sharing, accessibility, and alignment with New York’s energy‑policy goals, and it encourages participation from NY‑based academic, government, and research entities, including minority‑ and women‑owned businesses. • Funding total $4 M; per‑project ceiling $500 k (multiple awards across three categories). • Required deliverables: quarterly progress reports, annual metrics reports (Jan 31), draft and final technical reports, and at least two open‑access journal articles. • Cost‑share minimum 25 % (cash or in‑kind); equipment > $25 k may be transferred to NYSERDA at close‑out. • Project length 1–3 years; proposals due Oct 28, 2026 3 PM ET; award decision ≈ 12 weeks later. • Primary contact: Ellen Burkhard ([email protected]).